Olivia Kidney by Ellen Potter and Peter Reynolds

Olivia Kidney is a great character for 8-10 year old readers. She is clever, creative, and she talks to ghosts. With just a hint of fantasy, Olivia Kidney faces real life problems while encountering zany people. Through a series of encounters with people in her new apartment building, Olivia learns the connectedness of life as well as the power of friendship and family.